Thurgood Marshall Nominated
June 13, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American nominated to the Supreme Court.
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
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Loving v. Virginia
June 12, 1967, Loving v Virginia struck down a state law that banned intermarriage.
Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon Wedding
June 11, 1509, Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon.
First Salem ‘Witch’ Hanged
June 10, 1692, the first 'witch' was hanged in Salem.
Final Congress of Vienna Act
June 9, 1815, the final act of the Congress of Vienna was signed.
Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste Wedding
May 16, 1770, Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste married.
Supreme Court Justice Fortas Resigns
May 15, 1964, Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas resigned under threat of impeachment.
Lewis and Clark Expedition Starts
May 14, 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark left for their expedition to the west.
Churchill’s First Prime Minister Speech
May 13, 1940, Winston Churchill made his first speech as Prime Minister.
George VI Coronation
On May 12, 1937, King George VI held his coronation at Westminster Abbey.